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Snow, ice, storms, flooding and fog make winter the most challenging time to drive on our roads. To help you stay safe, Toyota has shared these winter driving tips… Driving tips for snowy and icy roads If your car has a control setting for snow or ice, use it. This …

In a pandemic-impacted world, car enthusiasts haven’t had anywhere near as much chance to enjoy their hobbies; in the UK at least, recorded car traffic went down to as low as 22% of pre-lockdown levels in the first lockdown. While petrolheads are still allowed to drive their cars, they have …

More than a third of van drivers are considering switching to electric, according to new research. The study carried out by Fiat to mark the launch of its E-Ducato electric van in the UK, found that 35% are considering changing to an EV for their next van. It also revealed …

Drivers lack knowledge on basic vehicle maintenance which could lead to them driving dangerous vehicles, failing MOTs and being served hefty fines, according to new research. The findings come as many drivers remain off the road or are only using their vehicles occasionally during the third UK lockdown, causing concerns …

More than half of Brits (52%) believe their next car is likely to be a hybrid vehicle, according to new research by Honda. However, despite this strong intention to go greener, 68% of petrol and diesel drivers reckon they do not know enough to buy one. “While 68% of petrol …

For many people this year, vacations became staycations and boarding passes were swapped for tow bars. With an increase in interest and enthusiasm for camping and caravanning, we’ve teamed up with Toyota to put together some top tips for anyone planning to tow a caravan or trailer: Is your vehicle …

Thanks to an easing of lockdown measures, it looks like many of us will be able to drive home for Christmas after all. Comparison site Uswitch has surveyed 1,234 Brits to find out which songs they’re most likely to sing along to in the car. From a list of 50 …

An environmentally-friendly family estate boasting British beauty and German brawn is the world’s ultimate car, claims new research. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed the front of the car should resemble the striking Aston Martin DBS Superleggera (a Midlands-built sports car with a top speed of 211mph), but the rear …

The Morgan Motor Company is marking the end of production of one of its best-loved models, the 3-Wheeler, with the announcement of the P101 edition. The 3-Wheeler, which was introduced in its current form in 2011, will cease production in 2021, once type approval on its S&S V-twin engine finishes. …

It’s Road Safety Week (16-22 November) and the theme for the 2020 campaign is “no need for speed”. Organised by the road safety charity Brake, it offers opportunities for everyone to reflect on how they use the roads, and what they can do to reduce risk. “In a crash, just …